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“Grieving through Activism” – it’s a phrase we learned from some of our friends after the PULSE massacre in Orlando. On this Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we will discuss faith and the ongoing work of many … Continue reading →

Season 11, Episode 50 It’s been two-and-a-half years since the massacre at the PULSE nightclub in Orlando, Florida – what’s happening with the LGBTQ+, Latinx community? On this Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, the PULSE affected community, QLatinx, … Continue reading →

November 20, 2018 – Faith & Justice: The Exonerated with Mr. William Dillon Season 11, Episode 47 He was imprisoned for 27 years for a crime he did not commit. His story is all at once heartbreaking and inspirational. On this Friends Talking … Continue reading →

November 13, 2018 – Faith & Justice: When the Innocent Go to Prison with Mr. Seth Miller Season 11, Episode 46 Innocent people are too routinely convicted in this country, and many spend decades in prison. On this episode of Friends Talking Faith … Continue reading →

October 30, 2018 – Faith & Public Life: Does Faith Inform Our Vote? Season 11, Episode 44 Exactly one week from today Americans go to the polls for the midterm elections – are you ready? On this Friends Talking Faith with The Three … Continue reading →

October 23, 2018 – Faith & Politics: The Florida Governor’s Race With Mr. Chris King Season 11, Episode 43 In the Florida governor’s race, have you already decided how you’re going to vote? On this Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss … Continue reading →

October 16, 2018 – Faith & Politics: The Florida State Legislature With State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith Season 11, Episode 42 In just three short weeks our nation will head to the voting booth – are you ready? On this installment of Friends … Continue reading →

October 9, 2018 – Faith & Life: The Quantity and Quality of Life Question Season 11, Episode 41 Would you rather have a long life…. or a good life? Or are you like us – you want both? On this … Continue reading →

October 2, 2018 – Faith & Religion: The Power of Story Season 11, Episode 40 Have you heard a tall tale lately… Or told one? On this Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and the power of story. Stories are … Continue reading →

September 25, 2018 – Faith & Public Life: The Words We Say Actually Matter Season 11, Episode 39 It seems that too many politicians, clergy, and leaders in other sectors of life just say anything they want, all the time. On this … Continue reading →

September 11, 2018 – Faith & Justice: The Power of Non-Violence Season 11, Episode 37 Faith, justice, peace, and the power of nonviolence – sure, we should be able to cover all of that in 30 minutes! On this Friends Talking Faith … Continue reading →

September 4, 2018 – Faith & Society: Gambling Season 11, Episode 36 I’ll bet you thought we had already done a show on gambling, but you would lose that bet! Today on Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and gambling. The … Continue reading →

August 28, 2018 – Faith & Science: A Religious Discussion About Evolution Season 11, Episode 35 You might be interested to see how this show evolves! On this Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, evolution, and the tension that … Continue reading →

August 21, 2018 – Faith & Religion: The Day of Sacrifice in Islam Season 11, Episode 34 There is a very special observance going on across the Muslim world today – it’s called eid ul adha – any idea what … Continue reading →

August 14, 2018 – Faith & Religion: What is Religious Truth? Season 11, Episode 33 Religious Truth: there are a lot of different ideas about what this means! On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, … Continue reading →

August 7, 2018 – Faith & Religion: Dr. Rob Schenck, “Costly Grace” with the Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck Season 11, Episode 32 He says there has been a moral collapse of Evangelicals in America and Donald Trump has something to do with it. On … Continue reading →

July 31, 2018 – Faith & Ministry: Dr James Armstrong Remembered with Dr. James Armstrong & Dr. Joel Hunter Season 11, Episode 31 We pause to remember one of the most influential Christian leaders of the 20th century: The Rev. Dr. James Armstrong. On this Friends Talking … Continue reading →

July 24, 2018 – Faith & The Constitution: The First Amendment Season 11, Episode 30 Religious leaders talking about the First Amendment, what’s that all about? On this Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, the freedoms assured in the … Continue reading →

July 10, 2018 – Faith & Society: Felons and Voting Rights in Florida with Ms. Cynthia O’Donnell and Mr. Paul Heroux Season 11, Episode 28 Should voting rights be restored to felons who have served their time? On this Friends Talking Faith … Continue reading →

June 26, 2018 – Faith & Society: Keeping Faith with the Children with Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy & Mr. Dick Batchelor Season 11, Episode 26 What are the lessons from history and faith when a nation seems to have lost its moral compass? On this Friends … Continue reading →

June 19, 2018 – Faith & Religion: The Venerable Barry Kerzin’s New Book with the Venerable Dr. Barry Kerzin Season 11, Episode 25 “No Fear, No Death: The Transformative Power of Compassion” – does that sound like a book you would … Continue reading →

June 12, 2018 – Faith & Society: Remembering Pulse, Two-Years Later with Mr. Kienon Carter & Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith Season 11, Episode 24 On this day we mark two years since we woke to the news of the horror of … Continue reading →

June 5, 2018 – Faith & Society: Guns In Schools with Angie Gallo, David Moran, and Mark Pafford Season 11, Episode 23 The NRA is leading the charge for “guns everywhere” – how about you? What do you think? On this Friends … Continue reading →

May 29, 2018 – Faith & Medicine: The Leading Causes of Life with The Rev. Dr. Gary Gunderson Season 11, Episode 22 Everyone’s heard of the “leading causes of death,” but do you know about the “leading causes of life?” On this … Continue reading →

May 22, 2018 – Faith & Politics: A Conversation With Congressman Darren Soto with Congressman Soto Season 11, Episode 21 What you get when you cross an Imam, a Rabbi, a Rev., and a Congressman? We think you get a pretty … Continue reading →

May 15, 2018 – Faith & Religion: Ramadan, The Meaning of Fasting Season 11, Episode 20 Have you wished your Muslim friends “Ramadan Mubarak” on this first day of Ramadan? On this Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, the … Continue reading →

May 8, 2018 – Faith & Literature: A Hopeful Vision of a Better World Michael David Lukas, guest Season 11, Episode 19 Can a good book change the world? On this Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, the power of … Continue reading →

May 1, 2018 – Faith & Society: Predatory Lending,Living Wage, Healthcare Dr. Hank Fishkind, guest Season 11, Episode 18 What do predatory lending, a living wage, and healthcare have in common? Answer: all of them are subjects we’ll talk about with … Continue reading →

April 17, 2018 – Faith & Religion: Who Killed Christianity in America? with the Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre Season 11, Episode 16 “Christianity has died in the hands of Evangelicals.” …talking about the U.S., that’s what one Evangelical theologian has … Continue reading →

April 3, 2018 – Faith & Health: Reproductive Justice as A Matter of Faith with Dr. Willie Parker Season 11, Episode 14 He is a medical doctor who says that a woman’s right to choose in regard to abortion is for … Continue reading →

March 27, 2018 – Faith & Religion: Passover, Then and Now Season 11, Episode 13 Passover and Easter are just around the corner, so, how have they changed over time? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss … Continue reading →

March 20, 2018 – Faith & Society: Due Process as A Spiritual Matter Season 11, Episode 12 When we are forced to confront painful things from the past, how do we deal with the emotions which come with that? On this episode … Continue reading →

March 13, 2018 – Faith & Religion: A Conversation with Professor Boz Tchividjian with Professor Boz Tchividjian Season 11, Episode 11 He is the grandson of Billy Graham, were going to ask him about his take on evangelical Christians – … Continue reading →

March 6, 2018 – Faith & Society: Our Culture of Violence, Our Young People with Youth from the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization Season 11, Episode 10 In case you couldn’t quite hear that, that was a group of students identifying themselves as part … Continue reading →

February 27, 2018 – Faith & Society: Life Skills for Building a Future Guests: John and Jane Hursh Season 11, Episode 9 Cooking, baking, and construction to help save at risk communities? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss … Continue reading →

February 20, 2018 – Faith & Religion: What’s Love Got to Do with It? Season 11, Episode 8 Hey there, will you be our Valentine? On this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and love from the … Continue reading →

February 13, 2018 – Faith & Religion: Resurrection as Communal with Dr. John Dominic Crossan Season 11, Episode 7 Has the Christian story and understanding of the resurrection of Jesus been wrong all these years? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three … Continue reading →

February 6, 2018 – Faith & Community: Housing, Education, Jobs with Bishop Allen T.D. Wiggins Season 11, Episode 6 Holistic neighborhood revitalization, is that the same as community transformation? And if so, what does all that mean? On this installment of Friends Talking … Continue reading →

January 23, 2018 – Faith & Community: Community Transformation with Ms. Lynette Fields Season 11, Episode 4 When we talk about “community transformation” — which we’re going to do a lot over the next several weeks — what do we mean? On this installment … Continue reading →

January 16, 2018 – Faith & Society: The Trust Act, Orlando Season 11, Episode 3 In our current political climate, many people who are immigrants to the United States feel threatened! On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll talk … Continue reading →

January 9, 2018 – Faith & Religion: A Messiah Mess Season 11, Episode 2 What do you think… Is Donald Trump the Messiah or is he ushering in the messianic age by his activities? On this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The … Continue reading →

January 2, 2018 – Faith & Community: Poverty, A Growing Problem with Mr. Dave Krepcho Season 11, Episode 1 With the increased wealth in our country, this is a problem that should be getting better, right? On this installment of Friends Talking Faith … Continue reading →

December 19, 2017 – Faith & Religion: Clergy in Congregation and Community with Dr. Robert Redman Season 10, Episode 51 This episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys was recorded in front of a studio audience at South University College of Theology … Continue reading →

December 12, 2017 – Faith & Religion: Relevance of Religious Institutions with Dr. Paul McCuistion Season 10, Episode 50 This episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys was recorded live at South University College of Theology, in Orlando, Florida. We’ll be … Continue reading →

December 5, 2017 – Faith & Society: Sexual Abuse and Religion with The Rev. Kathy Schmitz Season 10, Episode 49 Is religion a major culprit in sexual abuse, sexual harassment and the missed treatment of women? On this installment of Friends Talking … Continue reading →

November 28, 2017 – Faith & Society: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, in Life with Ms. Peggy Grzywacz and Ms. Katie Rinaldi Season 10, Episode 48 For too long it has remained hidden and in the shadows, with its egregious acts unspoken, … Continue reading →

November 21, 2017 – Faith & Society: Sexual Abuse, One Woman’s Perspective with Our Producer, Ms. Kathy Craven Season 10, Episode 47 Is it something that most women experience at some point in their lives? On this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The … Continue reading →

October 31, 2017 – Faith & Community: Natural Disasters, Our Response Season 10, Episode 44 Are you feeling a little overwhelmed by the hurricanes and other natural disasters this year? On this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys will discuss faith, … Continue reading →

October 24, 2017 – Faith & Society: The Las Vegas Shooting Season 10, Episode 43 We ask the question, “why would someone commit mass murder?” But, is that the right question? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, … Continue reading →

October 17, 2017 – Faith & Religion: Chatting with the Venerable Dr. Barry Kerzin with The Venerable Barry Kerzin Season 10, Episode 42 How does the rest of the world see America, right now? On this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The Three … Continue reading →

October 10, 2017 – Faith & Religion: Religious Liberty, Different Ideas with The Rev. Danny de Armas Season 10, Episode 41 Is “religious liberty” just a code word for fundamentalist Christians trying to make their religious ideas the law of the … Continue reading →

October 3, 2017 – Faith & Religion: The Next Chapter for Dr. Hunter with The Rev. Dr. Joel Hunter Season 10, Episode 40 The Rev. Dr. Joel Hunter, what is he up to now? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with … Continue reading →

September 26, 2017 – Faith & Society: Lessons from Germany with Honorary Consul of Germany in Orlando, Mr. Brock McClane Season 10, Episode 39 (Part 4 in a 4 Part Series) Are there any similarities between what fomented the rise of Nazi … Continue reading →

September 12, 2017 – Faith & Society: The Subculture of Hate in America, White Racism with the Honorable Wendell Griffen Season 10, Episode 37 (Part 2 in a 4 Part Series) Some lawmakers have called for his impeachment. This week on … Continue reading →

September 5, 2017 – Faith & Society: Religion and the Subculture of Hate in America (Part 1 in a 4 Part Series) with Rev. Danny de Armas and Dr. Joel Hunter Season 10, Episode 36 Does religion contribute to the subculture of hate in America? This … Continue reading →

August 29, 2017 – Faith & Society: Turkey, Destroying Freedom of the Press with Abdülhamit Bilici Season 10, Episode 35 It is called the 4th estate, and it is absolutely essential to a free, fair, and intelligent democracy! This week on Friends … Continue reading →

August 22, 2017 – Faith & Society: Turkey, A Nation in Distress Season 10, Episode 34 A journalist living in exile in the United States and an NBA basketball player… what do they have in common? This week on Friends Talking Faith … Continue reading →

August 15, 2017 – Faith & Society: Capital Punishment Season 10, Episode 33 In this regard United States law is consistent with countries like China, Iran, the Sudan, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. This week on Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise … Continue reading →

August 8, 2017 – Faith & Religion: Does God Intervene or Smite? Season 10, Episode 32 God is going to get you for that! This week on Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and the notion of God’s … Continue reading →

August 1, 2017 – Faith & Religion: The Tri-Faith Project – Omaha, Nebraska Season 10, Episode 31 A Rabbi, a Rev., and an Imam– they are literally building Heaven’s Bridge over Hell… Creek, that is …and it’s not us! This week … Continue reading →

July 18, 2017 – Faith & America 3: The Second Amendment with Florida State Senator Linda Stewart Season 10, Episode 29 Is the Second Amendment under attack? What do you think? This week on Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll … Continue reading →

July 11, 2017 – Faith & America 2: Is Christian Prayer an Affront to Others? with Pastor James Coffin Season 10, Episode 28 Are you ever offended by prayers offered at public events? This week on Friends Talking Faith with The Three … Continue reading →

July 4, 2017 – Faith & America 1: Is America’s Bedrock of Democracy in Trouble? with Ms. Susan Pynchon Season 10, Episode 27 Prior to the 2016 election Donald Trump said that our elections in the United States are rigged! He’s not … Continue reading →

June 6, 2017 – Faith & Society: PULSE — One Year Later and Beyond – with Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith and Mr. Marco Quiroga Season 10, Episode 23 Today we pause as we reflect on where we have been and where we … Continue reading →

May 23, 2017 – Faith & Religion: Stop Apologizing for Religious Extremists – The Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel, guest Season 10, Episode 22 Are you tired of apologizing for religious extremists that have nothing to do with your own faith? This … Continue reading →

May 23, 2017 – Faith & Psychology: Our Veterans’ and PTSD Season 10, Episode 21 As this Memorial Day approaches we will talk with the grandson of one of America’s most famous Generals. This week on Friends Talking Faith with The Three … Continue reading →

May 16, 2017 – Faith & Religion: The Illuminating Venerable Dr. Barry Kerzin Season 10, Episode 20 A Rabbi, an Imam, a minister, and a Buddhist monk walk into a radio station… This week on Friends Talking Faith with The Three … Continue reading →

May 9, 2017 – Faith & Society: Mothers In the Middle Season 10, Episode 19 ” ‘M’ is for the million things she gave me…” With Mother’s Day just around the corner, on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise … Continue reading →

May 2, 2017 – Faith & Society: Difficult Conversations with the The Rev. Parisa Parsa (Essential Partners) Season 10, Episode 18 How about it? Have you had any difficult conversations lately – or like most of us are you just trying … Continue reading →

April 25, 2017 – Faith & Society: Lessons from Northern Ireland with the Rev. Dr. Gary Mason Season 10, Episode 17 Is America in danger of becoming like Northern Ireland during the height of its conflict? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith … Continue reading →

April 18, 2017 – Faith & Religion: A Baha’i Writes “Islam at the Crossroads” with Dr. Lameh Fananapazir Season 10, Episode 16 Following 9/11 he embarked on a 15-year study which led to a nearly 700 page book. On this episode of Friends … Continue reading →

April 11, 2017 – Faith & Society: Human Trafficking – “I Was Trafficked” Season 10, Episode 15 She will tell her story about being sex trafficked as a teenager. On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith … Continue reading →

April 4, 2017 – Faith & Society: Human Trafficking – Where is Hope? Season 10, Episode 14 Are people who are involved in human trafficking actually sitting next to you in the pew on Sunday morning? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with … Continue reading →

March 21, 2017 – Faith & Society: Demonization of Other Religions with Dr. John Dominic Crossan Season 10, Episode 12 Do you ever feel like some people are saying, “every religion but mine is wrong!” On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The … Continue reading →

March 14, 2017 – Faith & Politics: The Rev. Jim Wallis Talks Trump with the Rev. Jim Wallis Season 10, Episode 11 If you’re an evangelical Christian who denounced Donald Trump prior to the election, what do you do now? On this … Continue reading →

March 7, 2017 – Faith & Culture: A Mediation on Grief with Dr. Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz Season 10, Episode 10 Performance art depicting the fear of losing a child to violence or intolerance. On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we … Continue reading →

February 28, 2017 – Faith & Culture: The Politics of Resentment with Dr. Kathryn Cramer Season 10, Episode 9 Is the “liberal elite” really ruining this country? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss faith and the politics of resentment. Is … Continue reading →

February 21, 2017 – Faith & Culture: Interfaith Yoga Season 10, Episode 8 They bend, but they don’t break! On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss faith and interfaith yoga. They ask the question, “what would yoga do?” The answer… Begin … Continue reading →

February 14, 2017 – Faith & Religion: Conversation with Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami – with His Holiness Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami Season 10, Episode 7 He has a vision to empower the impoverished communities across the world – on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with … Continue reading →

February 7, 2017 – Faith & Politics: The Muslim Ban by Donald Trump – with Shahzad Ahmed, Esq. Producer’s Note: This show was recorded before the injunction, but the issues still remain as the Trump administration seeks to reinstate the ban. … Continue reading →

January 31, 2017 – Faith & Society: The Rise in Hate Crimes Since 2015 – with Scott Maxwell and Mark Pinsky Season 10, Episode 5 On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss faith and dealing with hate speech and hate … Continue reading →